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ModerateRespiratory MedicineIdiopathic pulmonary fibrosisus-abimus-usmle-step-2us-usmle-step-3

A 58 year old woman presents with progressive exertional dyspnea and dry cough. She has a 40 pack year smoking history. Physical examination reveals digital clubbing and bibasilar fine inspiratory crackles. Pulmonary function tests show a restrictive pattern with reduced diffusion capacity. High resolution CT demonstrates subpleural reticulation and honeycombing predominantly at the lung bases. Which diagnosis is most consistent with these findings?

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